The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-11-18
NORMAL NOTES.

Mr.. Chas. Shelbach put on his helmet,
buckled on his sword and went of Mon
day last TO Fletcher's district In Rel
grade TO teach the young idea there
during the winter how to spell and read
and write. Success, Charlie, is our wish.
Mr.. Schellbach is one Of the ten boys Of
the class Of 'sS. The other nine were
very sorry to have him go away; while
the girls-to use a mild expression
sighed and walled and wept. We hope,
though, that Charlie will return In due
time to the Normal the same good, live
ly fellow that he left us without any tie
or claim on his affection or heart. We
say, We earnestly hope this, vet girls be
prepared for the worst; young love Is
not 10 be trusted. In our observations
through our short life, we have found
this to be too true, and we simply throw
out this hint of caution to guard against
woe and despair. We profess to be
philanthropic and wise, always bearing
in mind the adage, IAN ounce of per-
servation is better than pound of
cure"
The literary exercises last Friday
morning were as follows: First, an es-
say on dreams" by Miss Petra Giems;
second, music by the choir; and third,
a humorous and exceedingly well deliv-
cred defamation by Mr.. VIM. Hoerger.
Miss Gjens is a trained elocutionist. 1t
is perfect pleasure to listen to such
excellent reading as we frequently hear
from the Normal rostrum. And we, for
/ ON haN a.
ton of the great importance of being
able to read intelligently and well. We
cannot advise daily practice in reading
too strongly. Some essays we have
heard read, commendable in thought,
logical, and the ideas couched in very
smooth, forcible language, but then to
our great disappointment, the beauty
and whole effect of the splendid compo-
sition was spoiled by a miserable, chop
ped up, ear-cutting manner of reading.
Neither attempt or affect too much in
this direction. "Suit the action to the
word, the word to the action"
Miracles and wondora are constantly
| happening. Here is one OF an unusual
character. At 4:07 Saturday afternoon
a round meteor struck the south side of
the school building. 1t came with such
tremendous force that it broke q win
Il uON pdnCy Oh
the curtain, and killed hornet and his
wife before its anarchical nature found
satisfaction in doing harm. It's course
was from the southwest and il was first
noticed about forty degrees above the
horizon. One bright boy in the natural
philosophy class computed its velocity
to be not less than four miles per Sec
ond. 1t was picked up by an American
foreigner, who in so doing had his
fingers slightly burned. Said American
foreigner has sued the glowing visitor
from another world to recover damages
because said visitor Intentionally, malic.
iously, and with evil intent burned said
Americana foreigners hand. The visitor
from another sphere could not get any
bondsmen among the SONS Of earth, sc
he was given an analysis, labelled and
J put into a glass lookup to be stared al
by future generations.
The Literary Society holds Its regular
session at 7:30 next Friday evening. A
long program of music, recitations, es
says and speeches will be rendered
Especially is the worthy president-elec
expected to make ringing inaugural ad
dress. We are sure he won't disappoin
his constituency in that respect. There
fore, ladies bring along your bouquets o
choicest flowers and smiles doubly
sw eet on that high occasion. We are al
going to have big time. After the in
auguration ceremonies are over thu
, President will give a reception to the
, distinguished men and women of tn,
country; also foreign ministers and EN-
; bassadors. Let there be large turn on
: to the society next Friday night. Tick
cts for admission may be obtained b.
applying to the chairman of the visiting
cammittee, Mr.. Hoerger. These ticket
r are good for the present school year ant
: are issued to both outsiders and mem
, bers of the school.